Hollywood Hits
Mar 13 – Mar 14, 2026
North Carolina SymphonyStuart Chafetz, conductorJulie Reiber, vocalistBryce Ryness, vocalistIconic songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy TV series, all in one concert! Featuring music from A Star...
Review: HELL'S KITCHEN National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - February 18, 2026
Inspired by the music and upbringing of Alicia Keys. Hell’s Kitchen follows Ali, a 17-year-old girl full of fire, searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world. Along the way, we meet her dynamic family, a musical mentor who changes her life, and the neighborhood that helps her grow u...
Review: WATER FOR ELEPHANTS National Tour at Durham Performing Arts Center
by Jeffrey Kare - December 17, 2025
Based on Sara Gruen’s 2006 novel of the same name. Water for Elephants follows Jacob Jankowski, a Polish-American college student who during the Great Depression, loses both of his parents in a car accident. As a result, he jumps on a moving train unsure of where the road will take him. Yet, he fi...
Review: Poiema Artistry Theatre Co.'s IRVING BERLIN’S WHITE CHRISTMAS
by Jeffrey Kare - December 07, 2025
Based on Michael Curtiz’ 1954 Academy Award nomination film musical of the same name. Irving Berlin’s White Christmas follows veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis who have formed a successful song-and-dance act after World War II....
Past Shows
Bravo Broadway
Feb 13 – Feb 14, 2026
Experience the magic of Broadway with showstoppers from beloved shows like Wicked, Rent, Hamilton, The Phantom of the Opera, and more performed by the Symphony and guest vocalists LaKisha Jones...
ABBA: The Concert
Apr 22 – Apr 23, 2022
The worlds top ABBA tribute band joins the Symphony to perform the iconic songs of a generation. Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo, S.O.S., Gimme Gimme...
A Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration
Mar 6 – Mar 7, 2020
Starring Oscar Andy Hammerstein III, grandson of the beloved librettist and lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II, this concert is a favorite for audiences of all ages!...
LESLIE ODOM, JR.
Oct 18 – Oct 19, 2019
Best known for his Tony Award-winning performance as Aaron Burr in the original cast of Broadways HAMILTON, Leslie Odom, Jr. joins the Symphony with a...
Broadway;s Greatest Hits at Summerfest
Jun 29
Experience all the show-stopping tunes you love from Broadways biggest hits! Spend an evening with songs from Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Cats,...
Broadway by Request
Mar 8 – Mar 9, 2019
Your Broadway dreams come true as the Symphony invites you to choose the hits you want to hear! Vote for your favorite romantic, fun-filled, and...
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